ZOOM! Teeth Whitening at Cunning Dental Group, CA

Say cheese! with a brighter, whiter smile in about an hour.

About Cunning Dental Group

Your pathway to a bright, captivating new smile

Here at Cunning Dental, our mission is to lead the way in California dental care. In our two main offices in Montclair and Irvine, we want our patients to experience unparalleled dental services through professional, relaxed, and sympathetic cosmetic dentistry, especially regarding dental bleaching.

Founded and spearheaded by Dr. Ronald Cunning D.D.S.— a prestigious member of the American Dental Association — our dental practice believes that everyone deserves a healthy, brilliant smile. Whether you are a long-term tobacco smoker, a caffeine drinker who now has stained teeth, or simply want to whiten your smile — Cunning Dental is here to provide the best teeth whitening California has to offer.

What is Teeth Whitening?

Tooth whitening is one of the most in-demand cosmetic dentistry procedures today. It is highly recommended for patients needing to alleviate yellow, darkened, stained, or discolored teeth.

Cunning Dental uses the latest teeth whitening technology in the Golden State. A popular procedure at our clinic, Zoom! Professional Teeth Whitening System dramatically lightens teeth in about an hour. Talk about immediate results! Another convenience of ZOOM! in comparison to other treatments is that it eliminates the need for wearing whitening trays for days, making it the ideal choice for on-the-go patients.

## Zoom! Teeth Whitening Procedure: What are the Steps?

Our in-office teeth whitening procedure uses Zoom! Advanced Power Chairside Lamp, which activates a whitening gel and accelerates the lightening or bleaching process. As the gel breaks down, oxygen enters the enamel (the outer layer of teeth) and dentin (lies underneath the outer enamel) to whiten the stained substances.

Specifically, our dental whitening process involves the following essential steps:

• Step 1: Professional dental cleaning to remove:
• Dental debris
• Dental plaque
• Accumulated tartar
• Surface staining
• Step 2: Covering the lips and gums to isolate the teeth.
• Step 3: Application of the gel whitening gel to the teeth.
• Step 4: Leaving the gel in place for 15 minutes while the ZOOM light is activated.
• Step 5: Repeating step four. The whitening gel is applied for three 15-minute sessions of light activation, for a total treatment time of 45 minutes.
• Step 6: Application of a sensitivity-reducing fluoride paste to the teeth.
• Step 7: Enjoy a whiter, better-looking smile.

Teeth Whitening Aftercare: How Do You Maintain Them?

We will provide you with a ZOOM! home-use touch-up kit, which includes custom-fitted trays that will help you maintain your results. Follow our dentist’s instructions for how and when to use the touch-up kit. Practicing proper oral hygiene, visiting our hygienist for scheduled teeth cleanings, and using toothpaste with whitening agents can also prevent stains from reforming.

In addition, knowing the preventable causes of tooth discoloration can help with maintenance. There are several reasons why teeth can change colors, including:

• Drinking certain beverages. Coffee, tea, and red wine are prime examples of staining culprits. The intense color pigments called chromogens found in such beverages can attach to the white, outer layer of teeth.
• Smoking. Tar and nicotine are two chemicals found in tobacco. Tar is naturally dark, while nicotine is colorless until it combines with oxygen. These chemicals turn into a brownish, surface-staining substance that absorbs into the pores of the enamel and will give you stained teeth.
• Poor dental hygiene: Because inadequate brushing and flossing allow plaque and stain-producing substances to thrive, it ultimately causes tooth discoloration.
• Trauma. If you have been hit in the mouth, one or more of your teeth may change color as a reaction to the injury. Blood can stain the dentin, leading to a darkened tooth. Tooth discoloration after traumatic injury may also be because reparative secondary dentin is laid down. Dentin has a natural yellow color. Whitening may not be effective and one of our top cosmetic dentists can discuss other options with you.
• Medications. Tooth discoloration can be a side effect of certain medications, such as antipsychotics, antihistamines, and high blood pressure medicine. Children exposed to antibiotics like doxycycline and tetracycline may have discoloration later in adulthood. Chemotherapy and head and neck radiation can likewise darken teeth. Our skilled dentists can discuss options to correct medication induced discoloration.

Why Should You Whiten Your Teeth?

Teeth whitening in Montclair and Irvine, CA is becoming more popular as men and women seek to have a celebrity smile. Here are some benefits of teeth whitening:

## Who is a Candidate for Tooth Whitening in Montclair, CA?

You are an ideal candidate for Zoom! Professional Tooth Whitening System if you have healthy teeth and gums. Patients with yellow tones to their teeth often respond best.

However, circumstances under which teeth bleaching may not be recommended or may be less successful include:

• Being younger than 18 years old
• Being pregnant or lactating
• Having worn down enamel, cavities, gum disease, or exposed roots
• Having had dental restorations (veneers, crowns, bonding, bridges)
• Having unrealistic expectations

To assure whether tooth whitening is an option for you, Cunning Dental invites you to schedule a no-pressure consultation at any of our locations. We look forward to addressing your concerns.

Our Approach

We want our patients to have complete confidence in our services. That’s why we offer: